The latest National Rural Health Alliance report has found the healthcare funding gap between rural and urban Australians has widened to $9.23 billion, leaving more than 7.4 million people without reliable access to essential services. NRHA Chief Executive Susi Tegen says rural communities are being left behind by a funding system that favours established urban services, calling for long-term investment and greater accountability from governments.

South Australian ice cream company Golden North has begun production at its new Murray Bridge plant, following the purchase of the former Beston Global Food Company facility after its liquidation in 2025.

New South Wales primary industries have recorded a new high of $26 billion in gross value of production for 2025–26, increasing four per cent on the previous year.

A program connecting Australian Defence Force veterans with grain harvest jobs is looking to expand its reach as workforce shortages put pressure on the industry ahead of this year's harvest.

The Rural Doctors Association of Australia is encouraging rural communities to recognise unpaid carers and offer practical support during National Carers Week, which runs from October 11 to 17.

The RAA is doubling its members’ fuel discount to 20 cents per litre for the final weekend of the South Australian school holidays, in a bid to give South Aussies some relief amid ongoing high fuel prices and rising cost-of-living pressures.

Bombers, Tigers (times two) and Bulls oh my, it was well and truly a fantastic end to the 2026 season for the four A Grade sides that took home the ultimate prize this year across the leagues FlowFM covers on our annual Winter Flow Friday sports show. Read how it all unfolded as FlowFM's Jessica Dempster caught up with her 2026 Netball correspondents for their Grand Final wrap-ups, as Flow farewells its beloved Winter Sports Show for another year.

South Australian motorists are being reminded that school zones don’t take a break during the school holidays, with the RAA urging drivers to slow down and remain alert for children when driving around schools.

Just over two years on from launching a unique and educational agritourism venture on her family's dairy farm, South Australian dairy farmer and former teacher Narelle Zanker has been named the National Winner of the 2026 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award. Learn more about her story and where she plans to take it next as she catches up with FlowFM's Country Viewpoint host Jessica Dempster.

Hundreds of workers at the Whyalla Steelworks have had their jobs axed this week after the facility's administrators confirmed the permanent closure of its ageing blast furnace - the heart of the city's steelmaking operations. Steelworks administrator KordaMentha announced on Monday that further attempts to restart the more than 60-year-old furnace would be abandoned after repeated failures.

South Australian dairy farmer and former teacher Narelle Zanker has been named the 2026 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award National Winner for her work connecting people with dairy farming through her family’s farm at Mannum.

Located in the heart of Victoria’s Mallee region, the town of Birchip has a population of just over 700 people but now features one of the most compelling local stories on the silo art trail. Hear GrainCorp's Kyle Docherty share the story behind the mural with FlowFM's Jessica Dempster here.

Targeted vaccinations have begun in New South Wales to help protect vulnerable native birds from the threat of H5 avian influenza. The program includes captive insurance populations and selected wild populations, with Little Penguins at Manly and Barunguba Montague Island among those being considered.

When Queensland mum and former beef industry worker Angela Kettle went looking for a book about female farmers to help teach her young daughter about the world of agriculture, she was shocked by the lack of options. Motivated to help close this gap in children's literature, Ange decided to take matters into her own hands and Female Farm Tales was born - Australia's first picture book series celebrating the women who help feed and clothe the nation.

The United Firefighters Union is warning Victoria’s firefighting fleet is facing an immediate crisis, with recent documents showing 60 Fire Rescue Victoria appliances are currently unavailable for operational service.

Grain Producers Australia is urging growers across South Australia, New South Wales and Victoria to remain alert as the risk of Australian plague locust activity increases heading into spring.

South Australia’s wine industry is being brought together with the State Government to address significant challenges facing growers and winemakers.

Sixty years on from the battle that marked Australia's fiercest engagement in the Vietnam War, former national serviceman and platoon commander Dave Sabben says Vietnam Veterans Day presents an opportunity to recognise and appreciate the difficult job a generation of Australians was called upon to do.

The Aerial Application Association of Australia is reminding drone operators to take care around canola crops as the flowering season gets underway across Australia. The association says while canola season offers stunning drone photography opportunities, photographers must remember the crops are active agricultural workplaces where aircraft may be carrying out important tasks.

The three finalists for the 2026 South Australian Ag Town of the Year Award have been announced, with Burra from the Mid North, Cummins on the Eyre Peninsula and Waikerie in the Riverland progressing to the final round.